Rolling Hills Country Day School
Location Street Address: 26444 Crenshaw Blvd
Location State: California
Location Zip Code: 90274
Location Phone: 310-377-4848 ext. 7014
Contact: Todd Gordon
Website: http://www.rhcds.com
Email: Tgordon@rhcds.com
Description: Rolling Hills Country Day School offers one of the largest summer programs in the South Bay. In 2012, the School welcomed more than 900 campers and students on to their campus. Country Day Camp has been a summer South Bay favorite for more than 30 years including activities such as swimming, sports, arts & crafts, dance, cooking, and much more. The school also offers a variety of summer academic courses including Summer School for all grades K-8, Study Skills, Video Game Creation, and Literature & Composition Workshops.
ACA Accredited: No
Ages: 4-12
Cost: Varies per program
Academy by the Sea
Location Street Address: 2605 Carlsbad Blvd.
Location State: California
Location Zip Code: 92008
Location Phone: 760-547-5208
Contact: Emily Mizutani
Website: http://www.abts.com
Email: summer@abts.com
Description: Located on an oceanfront property in Southern California, Academy by the Sea offers a wide range of dynamic summer programs for students and campers. Program selections include: Camp-Brain Enrichment, Camp-Brain Credit, Camp Challenge (JROTC Leadership), Camp Challenge Jr. (Middle School Leadership), Camp Pacific Classic, Camp Pacific Adventure, Camp Pacific Surf, and English as a Second Language. During their stay, all students and campers receive specialized instruction in their areas of interest. While mornings are dedicated to educational and skill classes, afternoons are devoted to the pursuit of recreational activities, allowing students and campers to experience a variety of options.
ACA Accredited: Yes
Ages: 8-17
Cost: $950-4495
ASTROCAMP and Tall Ship Cruising with Guided Discoveries!
ASTROCAMP
Location Street Address: 26800 Saunders Meadow Rd
Location City: Idyllwild
Location State: California
Location Zip Code: 92646
Location Map: Click here
Location Phone: 800-645-1423
Contact: Rita Adair-Robison
Website: http://www.astrocamp.org
Email: info@guideddiscoveries.org
Description: Explore the wonders of the universe and enjoy traditional summer camp fun. Build and launch rockets, use high powered telescope. Enjoy rock climbing, high ropes courses and zip line, go mountain biking, hiking, and swimming in our custom swimming pool. It’s fun and educational.
ACA Accredited: Yes
Ages: 8-17
Cost: $995/week or $1895/2 weeks
Tall Ship Cruising
Location Street Address: Tall Ship TOLE MOUR, Rainbow Harbour
Location City: Long Beach
Location State: California
Location Zip Code: 90813
Location Map: Click here
Location Phone: 800-645-1423
Contact: Rita Adair-Robison
Website: http://www.tolemour.com
Email: info@guideddiscoveries.org
Description: Sail the California Channel Islands. Learn sail training and marine biology. See whales and dolphins, scuba dive and snorkel. Check out our website for more information.
ACA Accredited: Yes
Ages: 10-18 years
Cost: $1495 1 week, $2795 week, $3900 3 week
Crazzy’s Wasewagan Camp & Retreat
Location Street Address: 42121 Seven Oaks Rd.
Location City: Angelus Oaks (Near Big Bear)
Location State: California
Location Zip Code: 92305
Location Map: Click here
Location Phone: (909) 794-2910
Contact: Crazzy Craig
Website: http://www.wasewagan.com
Email: crazzycraig@earthlink.net
Description: UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE! Minutes from Big Bear. Nestled in the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains. 1, 2 or 3 week options. Kids 5-16. Shuttle available round trip. EXCITING ACTIVITIES offered: Ropes Course, River Rafting Trips, Zipline Adventure, Horseback Riding, Riflery, Archery, Swimming, Fishing, Canoeing, Fencing, Hiking, River walks, Arts & Crafts, Karaoke, Campfire & S’mores, Beach Volleyball, Mountain Biking, Climbing Wall, Basketball and more…Please call or email for a brochure or tour.
ACA Accredited: Yes
Ages: Kids 5-16
Cost: $795 1 week, $1,575 2 weeks
PBC – Peninsula Bay Cities Day Camp & Swim School
Location Street Address: Marymount College, 30800 Palos Verdes Drive East
Location City: Rancho Palos Verdes
Location State: California
Location Zip Code: 90275
Location Map: Click here
Location Phone: PBC Office (310) 541-3664 Fax (310) 541-3125
Contact: PBC Office
Website: http://www.pbcdaycamp.com
Email: info@pbcdaycamp.com
Description: Celebrating 19 years of Activities, Fun and Friends! PBC – Peninsula Bay Cities is pleased to again offer a complete Swim School, and ACA accredited Summer Day Camp. The program includes “Fun Based” instruction in a variety of activities located on the secure, Marymount College Campus. Programs include: Swim School for infants through teens, Our PBC Day Camp for 4 year olds through 8th grade, Sport Specialty Camps (Archery and Tennis) for campers 2nd through 8th grade that include: Horsemanship, for 2nd through 8th Graders, and our Academic Enrichment program featuring “Hands On” experiential education for K through 4th Grade. Instruction in all on-site activities and swim instruction is included in each of these programs. AdventureTrek, is our special tween program for older campers 5th through 8th grade and features a variety of challenging activities and off site adventures. American Camp Association Accredited (ACA) and Member of the Western Association of Independent Camps. Transportation, Lunches, and Extended Day are available. For information please visit www.pbcdaycamp.com or call (310) 541-3664.
ACA Accredited: Yes
Ages: 4 years through 8th Grade
Cost: Weekly Sessions, Cost Variable, please visit website.
Kid Zone Kaleidoscope
Location Street Address: 26438 Crenshaw Blvd
Location City: Rolling Hills Estates
Location State: California
Location Zip Code: 90274
Location Map: Click here
Location Phone: 310.377.7302
Contact: Lisa Williams
Website: http://www.rhumc.org/kidzone
Email: kidzone.lisa@gmail.com.htm
Description: Summer is a fun and flexible time, and your summer camp should be too! At Kid Zone, we provide families the opportunity create their own day camp experience. We offer flexible schedules (full day, 1/2 day, early care and extended care) and a wide variety of classes. Campers blend academics and fun in a place where there is truly something for everyone! Students kindergarten though 5th grade have the chance to attend daily workshops in the areas of Art, Performing Arts, Science, Media Production, Sports, and Cooking. Following our exciting themes for the first 7 weeks, children will invent their own camp experience by selecting which of these workshops to attend. In the 8th week of camp, we offer our popular Vacation Bible Camp. Middle School students will have the chance to take part in Mid Zone Summer Camp 2013 with amazing field trips around Los Angeles and a weekly beach day. Previous field trips have included iFly indoor skydiving, MLB games, local museum tours, and water parks. Come play for just a day or stay for all 8 weeks.
ACA Accredited: No
Cooking For Kids
Cooking For Kids
Location Street Address: Hesse Park, 29301 Hawthorne Blvd
Location City: Rancho Palos Verdes
Location State: California
Location Zip Code: 90275
Location Map: Click here
Location Phone: (310) 378-3311
Contact: Gayle Corwin
Website: http://www.cookingforkids.biz
Email: lainieadam@yahoo.com
Description: Your kids will have fun while they learn how to prepare and cook their favorite foods. Acquire basic cooking skills, and participate in meal planning. Learn nutrition and cooking safety. Everything is hands on and students each receive recipes daily, and a free embroidered apron is included in price. This is a fun atmosphere and Junior Chefs get to show off their ‘Iron Chef’ skills while making new friends. These camps fill up fast.
ACA Accredited: No
Ages: 6-13 yrs
Cost: Call for prices.
Camp FUNtástic-O
Camp FUNtástic-O
Location Street Address: Palos Verdes
Location State: California
Location Zip Code: 90275
Location Phone: 3104281280
Contact: Andrea Weinstock
Website: http://www.funtastic-o.com
Email: weinstock.andrea@gmail.com
Description: Camp FUNtástic-O is a Spanish Immersion Summer Camp for kids with a different adventure every week! Campers will cook, make crafts, play endless amounts of games and pretend travel to different Spanish speaking countries all while learning Spanish and having FUN!
ACA Accredited: No
Ages: 3.5 – 9
Cost: $280 per week
Gearing Up for the Perfect Camp Experience
The summer season is right around the corner, and for approximately 10 million children nationwide, this means one thing — it’s time to start gearing up for camp! There is a lot more to consider than just shorts and t-shirts when packing for camp. The American Camp Association® (ACA) provides the following tips to help families get ready for the perfect fun-filled camp experience.
